Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 130,153 miles on the clock, averaging 7,223 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for FM51 OFZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,153 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,223 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FM51 OFZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About FM51 OFZ
What car is FM51 OFZ?
FM51 OFZ is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FM51 OFZ?
The last recorded mileage for FM51 OFZ was 130,153 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM51 OFZ passed its MOT?
FM51 OFZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2018.
Is FM51 OFZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM51 OFZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FM51 OFZ?
FM51 OFZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.